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Daytona International Speed enters into race for tax breaks

Daytona International Speedway has joined the list of multimillion-dollar entertainment venues requesting up to $2 million a year in sales tax rebates from state lawmakers.

On Friday, Sen. Dorothy Hukill filed a bill, SB 1349, to provide up to $60 million over 30 years in rebates as the raceway plans a $450 million overhaul of the grandstands along the front stretch.

The House companion, HB 1049, was filed Tuesday by Rep. David Santiago.

Legislators have already been asked to consider a similar deal for the Jacksonville Jaguars' home stadium, EverBank Field, and for Orlando and potentially another community to help pay for the construction of stadiums to attract a Major League Soccer franchise.

The money for the rebates is expected to come from sales taxes the teams generate.

The Miami Dolphins have also requested $3 million a year in tax rebates for renovations at Sun Lite Stadium, which, along with EverBank Field, is one of eight facilities in Florida already receiving $2 million a year in sales tax rebates.

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